Jack's Journal: Vol. 7, Issue 35
City plans listening session with community, federal officials
What: Community Listening Session for the Department of Justice Report
When: Monday, September 26, 2016
Where: Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, 2812 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Purpose: City Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young and Councilwoman Helen Holton invite you to participate in a public forum on police reforms in Baltimore.
Monday’s listening session offers residents an opportunity to discuss recent findings of the U.S. Department of Justice patterns and practice investigation into the Baltimore Police Department. The public meeting will be recorded by Baltimore’s public access station and a copy of the forum will be provided to officials with the Department of Justice.
Citizens who wish to offer comment, but are unable to attend Monday’s meeting are encouraged to submit testimony to DOJcomments@baltimorecity.gov. Comments will be accepted Friday, September 30th at noon.
The Community Listening Session will be hosted by Dr. Franklin Lance, Senior Pastor of the Mount Lebanon Baptist Church. The meeting will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. and end at exactly 7:30 p.m.
Participatory Budgeting: Real Money, Real Power
The Baltimore City Council is planning a groundbreaking participatory budgeting (PB) process for a new Council Youth Fund. We want you to learn more about the national success of this revolutionary idea and how together we can use it to ensure those who actually live in and love the city decide what Baltimore will be.
We need Baltimore residents to join the planning committee that will draft a plan for the process, to lift up the voice of Baltimore City residents.
PB is an innovative, democratic process granting you real power over real money. It is a model for cities around the country. Chicago, San Francisco, and New York have all found great success through participatory budgeting. It is time Baltimore shares this success as we make the democratic process truly our own.
PB guarantees that our voices are head in local government. Through directly involving our young residents in the budgeting and city-building process we will foster civic engagement and community inclusion, and help ensure that the city's plans reflect our own priorities.
Between September and December 2016, youth, city staff, and community organizations will work together to cradt a concrete plan for the initiative. The planning work, supported by the Annie E Casey Foundation and the T. Rowe Foundation, will be spearheaded jointly by nonprofits Strong City Baltimore and Participatory Budgeting Project.
Want to know more? Interested in getting involved? Do you believe the community deserves to be heard? Strong City Baltimore will host two information sessions. The first will be held onMonday, September 26 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the 29th Street Community Center.
To RSVP for the information session, please register on Eventbrite.
For more information on participatory budgeting, visit www.participatorybudgeting.org
Planting seeds of change in Baltimore
Dear Baltimoreans,
Tuesday marked an exciting time for change in Baltimore’s Broadway East community.
An initiative to replace a brownfield site with a multi-million dollar historic renovation that will create jobs and spur additional workforce development and educational opportunities kicked off Tuesday with the announcement of the Baltimore Food Hub.
I was pleased to join a host of elected officials and a representative from the federal government to announce the redevelopment of a 3.5-acre site in Baltimore’s Broadway East community. The $23.5 million historic renovation will make healthy foods available and affordable for community members. The project will also help reduce health disparities and help citizens lead healthier lives.
Home to the old Baltimore City Water works Pumping and Repair Station, the campus, which until recently was city-owned property, stands as part of the front door that people see as they’re traveling through Baltimore by train. This development will help revitalize an important part of Baltimore and begin to connect Baltimoreans to a rapidly expanding economic opportunities through food clusters.
For more information on the development project or to get involved, please visithttp://www.baltimorefoodhub.com/.
Sincerely,
Bernard C. "Jack" Young
President, Baltimore City Council
On Tuesday, Council President Young joined State Senator Catherine Pugh and Councilman Eric Costello at the ribbon cutting of the Linden Park affordable senior apartments on McMechen Street.
On Saturday, Council President Young spoke with students at the New Shiloh Baptist Church as part of the Male Teens In The Hood program.
On Saturday, Council President Young joined Health Commissioner Dr. Lena Wen at the Druid Health Center Community Health Fair on North Avenue.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake
Volunteers Needed!
https://aim.bbbs.org/einquiry/einquiryzip.aspx?t=2
Becoming a mentor is easy. Mentoring is about real relationships that help young people overcome obstacles and thrive. From education to extracurricular activities to community engagement, young people benefit from mentoring. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake Community One-to-One Mentoring Program connects young people with caring adult mentors. Matches are provided with professional supports, inclusive of a case manager, and monthly low to no cost activities. We ask that volunteers commit to mentoring a child for a minimum of one year and to plan two to three match activities per month. To apply contact Danielle McDonald at 410-243-4000 or visithttps://aim.bbbs.org/einquiry/einquiryzip.aspx?t=2 to complete an online application . Visit Big Brothers Big Sisters on Facebook: BBBSGreaterChesapeake, Twitter: @bbbsgc and instagram: bbbsgc.
Online Homebuyer Education Course
24 hours a day/7days a week
www.ehomeamerica.org/
Looking to buy a home? Don't just take your best shot, make it a slam dunk! eHome America can help make your homebuying experience a winning experience! Learn what you need to know about the homebuying process, on your own schedule, from any computer. The cost is low, but the information is invaluable. Visit us at www.ehomeamerica.org/ for more information, or to register online. Information courtesy of Steven C. Kinney of the GO Northwest Housing Resource Center on 2300 Garrison Blvd., Suite 140. For more information e-mail skinney@go-northwesthrc.org or call 410-947-0084.
GO Northwest HRC Free Foreclosure and Prevention Counseling
Every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM by appointment only
2300 Garrison Boulevard, Suite 140
This workshop is for individuals who are behind on their mortgage and/or facing foreclosure. Free workshop and free parking! Appointment is required. Call 410-947-0084 x104 for more information.
HomeFree USA
www.homefreeusa.org
1056 West Baltimore Street
HomeFree USA uplifts Baltimore communities and empowers families. Resources include homebuying guidance, credit help, mortgage advice, and rebuilding communities. For more information call 410-878-1405 or visit www.homefreeusa.org.
The Journey Continues Survivor & Care Giver Support Meetings
2nd Thursday of Each Month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 1121 West Lanvale Street
The Journey Continues (TJC) creates and facilitates a breast cancer platform within diverse and minority communities through comfort, advocacy, resources, and education (C.A.R.E.). Their mission is to meet the challenges of breast cancer disparities in the community with a focus on increasing the survival rate among African-American women through C.A.R.E. Survivor and Care Giver meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 1121 West Lanvale Street. For more information visit http://www.tjccares.org/ or call 443-354-1852 or e-mailinfo@tjccares.org.
Changes to Water Bills for City Residents
Begins September 1, 2016
http://publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/new-water-billing-system
When you get your water bill this month, take a good look because you’ll never see another one like it again. The September bill will be the last one produced by the Department of Public Works’ current water billing system, which has been used for more than three decades, before the switch to BaltiMeter Billing. Starting in October, water bills produced by BaltiMeter Billing will arrive monthly, will be based on how much water customers use – not a pre-set minimum – and have other customer-friendly information. Please be aware that starting October 11, 2016, water and sewer rates will adjust by a combined 9.4 percent. But with the elimination of minimum billing, customers will see different impacts; some will even see their bills decline! For your convenience, DPW has placed a calculator on their website to help customers estimate how the new rates will affect them. Click Here to try the calculator. For more details on BaltiMeter Billing and how you will be affected please look for the insert in your September bill, click the video below or go to the New Water Billing System Tab of the DPW website. Information courtesty of the Department of Public Works.
33rd Annual Christmas Party for Children Registration
Begins September 1, 2016 to November 30, 2016
Bea Gaddy Family Centers, 425 N. Chester Street
Parents can register their children ages newborn to 12. Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For more information visit beagaddy@bea-gaddy.org.
Free Film and Discussion: The Raising of America "The Signature Hour"
Thursday, September 22 at 6:30 PM
St. John's United Methodist Church, 2640 St. Paul Street (27th Street Entrance)
Enjoy a free film and discussion at the St. John's United Methodist Church in the Sunday Room from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The film is about how children and adults impacted by trauma make an impact on communities. For more information visit stjohnsbaltimore.org.
TuTTie's Place presents TENAJ
Sunday, September 25
3013 Chelsea Terrace
TuTTIe's Place presents TENAJ: Training for Excellence and Achievement for Jobs in Culinary Arts. An exquisite culinary experience. Full three course meal and drinks for $30 a person. To RSVP call 410-466-5373 or register online at www.tuttiesplace.org and click donate. Sunday, September 25 class will feature Chef Lamar. The next class will be on Sunday, October 9.
BARCS Annual Crab Feast
Friday, September 30 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Jimmy's Seafood, 6526 Holabird Avenue
Tickets at http://bit.ly/barcscrabs. All-you-can-eat and drink crabs, beer, pit beef and more! Proceeds benefit BARCS, our city’s animal shelter.
50th Annual Fell's Point Fun Festival
Friday, September 30 from 5:00 PM to October 2
Broadway Square
The Fell’s Point Fun Festival celebrates its rich history in its 50th Annual Event, kicking off Friday, 5:00 pm, September 30th on Broadway Square and throughout the shops and restaurants of Baltimore’s defining neighborhood. The Fell’s Point Festival will kick into full gear on Saturday and Sunday October 1st and 2nd at 11:00 am with: Hundreds of artisan and food vendors lining the streets. Food and Drink specials throughout all of the neighborhood. Businesses more than twenty live bands playing three stages throughout the weekend, featuring The Purple Experience, (A Prince Tribute Band), Jah Works, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, The Kelley Bell Band and other hometown heroes. For more information visitwww.fellspointfest.com.
2016 Henrietta Lacks Memorial Lecture
Saturday, October 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Turner Concourse, 720 Rutland Avenue
The Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research invites you to attend the Henrietta Lacks Memorial Lecture at the Johns Hopkins East Baltimore Medical Campus. Continental breakfast and check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. Featuring keynote speaker Damon Tweedy, MD and special guests Dr. and Mrs. Roland Pattillo and Redonda Miller, MD, MBA. This event is free and open to the public. Parking, breakfast, and lunch are provided at no cost! Parking available at the Washington Street Garage on 701 N. Washington Street. Registration is required, space is limited. For more information call 443-287-4287 or email ictr@jhmi.edu.
13th Annual Crime Victims' Fund Run
Saturday, October 1, 7:30 PM
Inner Harbor, Rash Field
There’s only one month to go until the 13th annual Victims’ Fund Run! The Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City is hosting the 13th annual Crime Victims’ Fund Run/Walk on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in the Inner Harbor. The Fund Run will benefit the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City’s Victims’ Emergency Fund which helps victims of crime cope with immediate needs after a crime has taken place. We sincerely hope you and your team will join us on October 1st for the 5K Run-Walk or the 1-Mile Walk. Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-annual-victims-fund-run-5k-run-walk1-mile-walk-tickets-20734721109.
College Scholarship Fair 2016
October 5 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Delta Community Center, 2501 Springhill Avenue
Don't miss this opportunity to meet with college and universities to discuss scholarship opportunities. Some college will be accepting students and awarding scholarships on the spot. Students should bring multiple copies of transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, letters of recommendation, an essay titled 'Why I Want To Attend College', and a resume. Students can register online at www.infinitescholar.org.
15th Annual Pigtown Festival
Saturday, October 8 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
700 - 900 Blocks of Washington Blvd.
Live music by the All Mighty Senators, Kelly Bell Band, and Footwerk. Includes pig races, kid zone, and craft beer from the Oliver Brewing Company. Learn more at pigtownmainstreet.org.
Plant 100+ Trees, Grow the Community
Saturday, October 8 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Joseph Lee Park, 6200 East Pratt Street
Meet new people, have fun, and give back! This effort is made possible by a collaboration of the Baltimore Tree Trust, Baltimore TreeKeepers, Volunteers Untapped, Baltimore Parks and Recreation, and the Friends of Joseph Lee Park. For more information visit josephleepark.org.
TuTTie's Place presents TENAJ
Sunday, October 9
3013 Chelsea Terrace
TuTTIe's Place presents TENAJ: Training for Excellence and Achievement for Jobs in Culinary Arts. An exquisite culinary experience. Full three course meal and drinks for $30 a person. To RSVP call 410-466-5373 or register online at www.tuttiesplace.org and click donate. Sunday, October 9 class will feature Chef Bey. The next class will be on Sunday, October 23.
Registration for the 12th Annual BARCStoberfest 5K and Festival is now open!
Saturday, October 22
Patterson Park
On Saturday, October 22, Patterson Park will be full of activity as BARCS hosts its 12th annual 5k run and 1 mile Walk for the Animals and festival, BARCStoberfest! Over 3,000 people and their pets will be on-site to enjoy great food, entertainment and fun activities. To register and start fundraising, go tohttp://www.barcstoberfest.org.
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's Fall Clean Up
Saturday, October 22 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
City-wide
Call 311 to sign up for the Mayor's Fall Clean Up! Let's sweep our community clean of trash and litter! Call now: Supplies of bags will be available for registered communities. Participation in the Mayor's Fall Clean Up may count toward credit against your Stormwater Remediation Fee!
TuTTie's Place presents TENAJ
Sunday, October 23
3013 Chelsea Terrace
TuTTIe's Place presents TENAJ: Training for Excellence and Achievement for Jobs in Culinary Arts. An exquisite culinary experience. Full three course meal and drinks for $30 a person. To RSVP call 410-466-5373 or register online at www.tuttiesplace.org and click donate. Sunday, October 23 class will feature Chef Timothy Sheppard. The next class will be on Sunday, November 6.
A Crucial Catch Day - You Day to Fight Breast Cancer
Tuesday, October 25 at 2:30 PM
Family Health Centers of Baltimore, 631 Cherry Hill Road
The goal of this event is to provide women in Cherry Hill, Westport, and Brooklyn with breast cancer education and screening. Women are invited to attend the event and learn how to reduce the risk of cancer through awareness education and early detection. To confirm your attendance or for more information, please contact Myesha Jordan at 410-354-2000 or via email at mjordan@fhcb.org.
Baltimore Police Citizen Police Academy
Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 27 to December 1st, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
242 W. 29th Steet
Are you interested in learning about law enforcement? Would you like to learn more about the Baltimore Police Department? Come join us for our 2016 Fall Citizens' Police Academy. Sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM from October 27 to December 1. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and live in Baltimore City. This is a great opportunity for the Baltimore Police Department to establish everlasting partnerships with the communitites we serve. Applications accepted by mail or e-mail. Topics include aviation and SWAT, K-9 and media realtions, traffic enforcement, use of force training & policy, defensive tactics and investigations, police procedures and ethics, decision making and judgement application, crime scene procedure and forensics, establishing community partnerships.Applications due to Officer Bobby Marvel by October 20 at Bobby.Marvel@baltimorepolice.org or 242 W. 29th Street Baltimore MD 21211. Call 443-984-7411 for more information.
TuTTie's Place presents TENAJ
Sunday, November 6
3013 Chelsea Terrace
TuTTIe's Place presents TENAJ: Training for Excellence and Achievement for Jobs in Culinary Arts. An exquisite culinary experience. Full three course meal and drinks for $30 a person. To RSVP call 410-466-5373 or register online at www.tuttiesplace.org and click donate. This is the final class of the series and will be led by Chef Green.
